Research Methodology
Define qualitative and quantitative data.
qualitative = "letters", Information that cannot be counted, measured or easily expressed using numbers. Information collected usually outlines peoples belief's, feelings, attitudes and opinions.
quantitative- "numbers", Data that is collected in numerical form which is analysed using counting, measuring and graphing.
What are the Category A and Category B groups we studied?
Category A:
- Rural and Remote
- Youth
Category B:
- Homeless people
- People with Disabilities
What are the four types of social parents?
adoption – fostering – step-parenting – surrogacy
What are the three types of technology?
technology as hardware, eg appliances, gadgets, toys
technology as software, eg applications, databases, websites
technology as organisation of knowledge, eg communications, media, internet, home entertainment
How many questions are in the Multiple choice section of the exam?
20 questions
Outline ethical behaviour
BIRP
Bias
Integrity
Respect
Privacy
what content falls under "types of services"
FAT LEECH
financial support, transport, accommodation and housing, health care, counselling, education, employment, legal aid
What are the three types of carers?
- primary
– informal and formal
What are the 8 factors affecting access to and acceptance of technology?
• age • culture • education • economic status • disability • geographical location • gender • religion
3 hours and 5 minutes
Name four research methods we have studied
questionnaires
interviews
case studies
observations
literature reviews
What is the acronym for factors affecting access to services?
CAR
Characteristics of individuals
Aspects of the service
Resources
What are the roles of parents and carers?
• satisfying the specific needs of the dependant
• building a positive relationship with the dependant
• promoting the wellbeing of the dependant
What are the 6 reasons for the development of technology?
• improve upon existing technology • economic benefit • consumer demand and human needs • social betterment • the global community • response to social problems
What is the short answer section worth? and what topics can be covered in this section?
55 marks - Research Methodology, Groups in Context and Parenting and Caring
Outline the three components used to complete the IRP (according to the syllabus)
- research process
- conducting research
- interpreting research
What content falls under advocacy?
advocacy (speaking up for the group’s needs and concerns)
– raising awareness within the community
– educating the community
– promoting the rights of the group
What are the four preparations for becoming a parent or carer?
changing health behaviours, eg nutrition, physical activity, social or spiritual connections
enhancing knowledge and skills, eg education, information, training
modifying the physical environment, eg housing, amenities, equipment
organising finances, eg budgeting, saving, support payments
What are the 6 factors under impact of emerging technologies?
ethics • equity and access • health and safety • economic • environmental • education and learning
What is our Option for Section II of the exam paper (extended repsonse)?
Social Impact of Technology
A student plans to conduct a research project on the impact of social media on youth. Assess the suitability of using both a questionnaire AND a case study as research methods for this topic
- Questionnaires: The questions can be open or closed questions leading to both quantitative and qualitative responses.
- Case study: allow for one person or a small group of people to be studied with targeted research focussing on the beliefs and behaviours of the subjects. This data could then be compared to the generalisations of the questionnaire to see where the similarities and differences lie.
- Questionnaires are relatively easy to organise and administered to a large sample
- Questionnaire responses may not be reliable depending on how the questions are written/checked/piloted
- Case studies can be time consuming.
Under FACTORS AFFECTING ACCESS TO SERVICES there are three headings (Characteristics of individuals, Aspects of the service, Resources) what is the acronym for each?:
Lights. Camera. STAGE
LOCS
KEMT
What are the personal influences on parents and carers?
– culture, customs and tradition
– religion/spirituality – education
– previous experience – own upbringing
– multiple commitments, eg work, study, sport, family
– socioeconomic status – special needs, eg illness, disability
What are the 5 issues related to information and communication technology?
• privacy and safety • security of information • accuracy of information • information overload • copyright
Explain the structure of Section II of the exam paper in detail!!
Must choose to answer the option that we studied (Social Impact of Technology).
Split into three questions a) b) and c)
You must talk about wellbeing when answering question C.